Andrea K. McCray

Andrea K. McCray is an executive strategist, organizational architect, and preservation leader who helps organizations navigate complexity, build strategic alignment, and create lasting impact. Throughout a career spanning more than three decades, she has earned a reputation for transforming vision into execution through thoughtful leadership, sound strategy, and trusted counsel.

Her experience bridges the corporate, nonprofit, government, and community sectors, providing a unique perspective that allows her to guide leaders through organizational growth, complex initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and transformational change. Whether advising executive teams, coordinating multi-partner initiatives, or leading high-profile community projects, Andrea is recognized for bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to work that matters.

Prior to founding Andrea K & Co, Andrea built an accomplished career in corporate leadership, where she led strategic initiatives, implemented Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programs, managed enterprise projects, and strengthened operational accountability within highly regulated environments. These experiences shaped her disciplined approach to governance, risk management, organizational effectiveness, and executive decision-making.

Today, as Founder and Principal Advisor of Andrea K & Co, she partners with business leaders, nonprofit organizations, foundations, public agencies, developers, and mission-driven institutions seeking experienced leadership for initiatives that require strategic thinking, collaboration, and measurable results. Her advisory work includes strategic planning, organizational development, executive coordination, stakeholder relations, grant administration, community engagement, and special projects that demand both vision and disciplined execution.

Andrea's leadership has helped secure grant funding, leverage significant community investment, strengthen organizational capacity, cultivate strategic partnerships, and lead state-funded historic preservation initiatives that protect and honor Florida's cultural heritage. She believes that meaningful leadership is measured not simply by what is accomplished today, but by the lasting value created for future generations.

Clients value Andrea's rare ability to balance visionary thinking with operational excellence. She sees opportunities where others see obstacles, builds consensus among diverse stakeholders, and guides organizations from uncertainty to confident action. Her leadership is defined by integrity, thoughtful stewardship, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Andrea's commitment to service is deeply rooted in her heritage. 

As a fourth-generation descendant of a family recognized for entrepreneurship, hospitality, craftsmanship, and community leadership, she carries forward a legacy that has shaped both her personal values and professional philosophy. That enduring foundation continues to guide every partnership, every project, and every opportunity to help organizations build a stronger future.

At Andrea K & Co, strategy is more than planning—it is the intentional work of building organizations, strengthening communities, and creating legacies that endure.

"Excellence is not simply about what we accomplish. It is about how we serve, how we lead, and the legacy we leave behind."

Andrea K. McCray